Staff Vacancy Announcement

Business Services invites applications for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee accurate cash handling, balancing and reconciliation of accounts, processing of student payments, credit card payments and Treasury deposits.

You will consult, collaborate, and work closely with Student Account Services, Financial Aid, Registrar, Graduate School, Office of Student Success, Admissions / Enrollment Services, and other campus departments to meet the needs of students, staff, faculty.

You will ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations in order to conduct business and ensure internal controls for UM.

A main responsibility you will have is tracking, processing and delivery of all checks received in Treasury, including, but not all inclusive, NelNet and MT State Warrant refund checks returned undeliverable, short term loan checks, private loan checks, and miscellaneous scholarship checks.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated oral, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills
• Practical understanding of basic accounting practices and procedures
• Basic knowledge of proper cash handling policies and procedures
• Basic oral, written, listening and interpersonal communication
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to use sound judgment to effectively problem-solve related issues
• Skill in evaluating and analyzing information and situations
• Experience or ability to learn Microsoft Office and Banner with the ability to learn new software as necessary

Minimum Required Experience

High School diploma and two (2) years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About

The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge.

Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.

• In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do;

partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Position Title : Accounts Receivable Specialist (Cashier II)

Position Number : 002000

Department : Business Services

Work Schedule : Full-time, FTE (40 Hours a week),

Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, 12 months / year

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Union Affiliation : FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period : Six months minimum

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,

partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA / EOE / AA / Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities.

For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References : References not listed on the application materials may be contacted;

notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing : Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility : All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required ( Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Deadline : Sunday, June 2, 2024 by 11 : 59 PM (Mountain Time)

A complete application Includes :

Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position.

A general letter salutation such as Dear Search Committee or Dear Hiring Manager is acceptable.

• Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) Professional References names and contact information

Last updated : 2024-05-21